TLDR: Wellness coach and tech enthusiast, Toyin Arowolo, recently addressed a forum in Lagos, emphasizing that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not as complex as it often appears. She urged individuals to embrace and understand AI by breaking it down into manageable components and recognizing its pervasive presence in everyday technologies. Arowolo highlighted eight common AI applications, stressing the importance of engaging with AI thoughtfully to unlock its potential and avoid being left behind in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Lagos, Nigeria – In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into daily life, often operating unnoticed in the background of various tools and platforms. Speaking at a recent forum in Lagos, renowned wellness coach and tech enthusiast, Toyin Arowolo, delivered a compelling address titled ‘How Do I ‘AI?” where she sought to demystify AI and encourage a proactive approach to its understanding and adoption.
Arowolo’s central message underscored that AI, despite its perceived complexity, can be approached in a more understandable and useful manner. She advised against ignoring the advancements in AI, warning that ‘When you pop it back up, the world of AI would have evolved and leave you even more confused.’ Instead, she advocated for a strategy of ‘breaking this “monster” into bite-sized bits’ to make it more accessible.
During her speech, Arowolo highlighted the ubiquitous nature of AI, pointing out its presence in at least eight everyday applications. These include predictive text features on smartphones, the algorithms driving Google search results, the functionality of customer service bots, and the personalized recommendation systems found on streaming platforms. She asserted, ‘AI is already around us. AI is working in the background of various tools and technologies.’
Further elaborating on the diverse applications of AI, Arowolo touched upon recommender systems, which suggest content based on user interests or past behavior, prevalent in e-commerce, streaming services, education, and social media. She also mentioned Robotics AI, which empowers machines with the ability to perceive, decide, and act autonomously, finding applications in manufacturing, logistics, home automation, agriculture, and medicine.
Generative AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, was also discussed as a powerful capability that can create various forms of content, including text, images, and videos.
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Arowolo concluded her address by urging individuals to ‘start small, explore AI tools, and learn what they can do for personal or professional life.’ She emphasized that by engaging with AI in a thoughtful and intentional manner, individuals can fully harness its potential and maintain relevance in today’s fast-paced technological environment.
